Akai MPC5000 Music Production Center

Includes 8-track streaming hard disk recording, and a built-in 3-osc analog synth.

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"You either love it or hate it. This machine is whatever you want it to be."

Feature:
Alot of features. but its a catch 22 situation. Because, unlike many, i was lucky enough to purchase my 5k at a good price. The bad part is that alot of 5k features can be found in the 1k and 2.5k running the JJos. In fact, akai took about 25 of the jjOS features and placed them into the 5k. The only thing the 5k has going for itself at this point is the big blue LCD and the onboard synth. Unlike the 4k, the 5k doesn't have keygroups. All sounds consist of sample and synth programs. Creating programs can be a tedious task. Also, No more Aksys software. Perhaps they will add it in the next update?

Quality:
On the outside, well made. Something about all a black metal casing is sexxy. Not as big and retarded as the 4k. The only thing I dislike is that the jog wheel doesn't always register right away. You must turn the wheels a couple of times to get it going.

Value:
I paid below $1,900 (free shipping). The re-sell value of the unit is steady because no one is buying and no one is selling. the OS is still in semi-beta phase IMO. Winter Namm 2009 will determine the true value of this MPC

Desirability:
All MPC's have sex appeal. And now that their made in black...

Sound:
The sound coming out of the unit sounds clean. this unit is not like the older MPC's (2000, 60, 3000), which add a bit of color to your sound. The onboard synthesizer is not bad at all. You can get some nice lil bass sounds from it. I only use the MPC, my PC and a tape deck.

Ease of Use:
The manual of the 5k is much of an easier read than the 4k or MV8k (both of which I previously owned). If you're new to the MPC world, just read the manual while actually playing with the MPC. you will learn the basics within a week.

Support:
never used them.

Overall:
Overall im satisfied with this product. However, I fully understand that alot of features are going unused. I'm better off with a 1k wjjOS or reason/flstudio with the MPD32. The only thing that keeps me from selling this unit is the fact that I got it cheap, I dislike software sequencers with the exception of Acid 6 pro, there are still updates to be had, and the big blue LCD screen (nice and blue like the LCD on the kurzweil 2600 rack). I will only sell if the LinnDrumm2 lives up to the hype. If you rarely sample, and prefer to play your instruments, I suggest you get the 1k or 2.5k with JJos and use the keygroup functions. you can even get a 4k.

Submitted: 10/19/2008

Style of Music: hiphop

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"IT'S AMAZING! All the drum patterns i need! From hip-hop to techno. Create that beat thats been stuck in your head within minut"

Feature:
It Creates the clearest, and easiest samples I've ever heard! Take your old dusty records from the crates and turn them into brand new beats!

Quality:
Even the old mpc's, like the lower 1000's or 2500's are still lasting today, so im very confident this product will last me a couple years to come! Its well worth the cost!

Sound:
IT'S AMAZING! All the drum patterns i need! From hip-hop to techno. Create that beat thats been stuck in your head within minutes!

Ease of Use:
Its really all that simple to use, once you the sampling down, and your drum pads, you'll be on your way to making live, or professional patterns!

Overall:
IT'S AMAZING! All the drum patterns i need! From hip-hop to techno. Create that beat thats been stuck in your head within minutes! Even the old mpc's, like the lower 1000's or 2500's are still lasting today, so im very confident this product will last me a couple years to come! Its well worth the cost!

Submitted: 4/18/2008

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Legendary MPC feel and workflow with a greatly expanded feature set. The MPC series set the standard for beat production. What would it take to make the ultimate MPC Dozens of engineers, 20 years of experience and a new synth and drum sampling engine unlike any MPC ever. Introducing the MPC5000; the new standard for music production.

The MPC5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus.

In addition, the MPC5000 features a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory expandable up to 192MB. The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000 so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is also the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.

The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds.

Features

64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM

Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator

Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included

Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording

Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor

Master compressor and equalizer

Built-in hard disk drive

Optional CD-R/DVD drive

USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity

CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)

Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment

Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch

Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop

12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing

240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD

10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO

Powerful new multimode filter

Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs

Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp

XLR / 1/4 in. combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels

Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com

Technical Info

Dimensions [W x D x H]: 18 x 16 1/16 x 3 3/8 in. (6 7/8 with screen at max)

Weight: 18.2 lbs

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With the new MPC5000, you get the silky-smooth workflow you've grown accustomed to, plus some fantastic new features for more creative exploration. Start with a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler, then tweak all day with over 40 new effects in the 4-bus processor. An onboard 3-oscillator virtual analog synth/arpeggiator comes with over 300 synth presets to build the sickest grooves ever! Use the 8-track recorder to stream all your music to the integrated hard drive, then polish your mix with the master compressor/EQ. You'll see exactly what you're doing with the double-sized LCD screen. Integration is easy, with mic/line XLR combo jacks, 2 turntable input preamps, 10 analog outs, 8 ADAT outs, stereo S/PDIF I/O, and a USB 2.0 port. Take your project from start to finish, right inside your MPC!
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